Parish Weekly Bulletin

2008-2009

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson Barry Auer 984-1041

Vice-Chairperson John Abraham 791-4527

Member-at-Large Amy Hobler 984-3087

Member-at-Large Mary Kay Lynch 731-7155

Member-at-Large Peg Halpin 631-7301

Member-at-Large Conrad Neumann 793-3165

Athletics Steve Schaefer 792-9455

Building & Finance Ray Bauman 984-4239

Education Comm. Ken Gleason 891-4280

Worship Debbie Kamp 891-4168

Development Comm. John Sichel 891-7237

Community Life Phil Hying 984-1533

Social Justice Comm. Chris Homan 745-9958

Festival Comm. Patti Lowe 793-1112

Seminary Intern Adam Puntel 686-1126

Communication & Volunteer Recruitment Comm.

Gerald Shannon 791-9313

Recording Secretary Maryanne Staubach 891-0949

Communion Visits to the Homebound -Members of this ministry take Holy Communion and visit with parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. This service is available for short and long term convalescence. Please call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Driving Ministry– For parishioners needing transportation to weekend Mass, for health related appointments and grocery shopping. Please call Donna Piening (791-7449) or the Parish Office (791-9030).

Prayer Chain – To request prayers for a special intention call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

Monday, June 8, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

Sunday, June 14, 2009

The gospel reading today concludes the book of Matthew. It was at this point that Jesus, knowing he was about to return to the Father, commissioned the apostles to carry the message of the Good News into all the world. They would baptize, make more disciples, and teach the message Jesus had brought them. Jesus made it clear that his ascension did not mark an absence; he would always be with them. This gospel message is the foundation of the Church and makes clear what we are called to do and be.

Reflection: During the past weeks we have been reminded often by Jesus that he will not leave us alone. Sometimes it’s had to explain where someone is whom we can’t see. Like the people in the early Church we have faith but we also have doubt. Share ideas with one another about where we can look for Jesus. In what way can you help others know Jesus’ presence?

Another school year ended here at SVF this past Friday. The SVF class of 2009 graduated on Thursday evening, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. We are truly proud of them and pray that our Lord will watch over them in their future endeavors! We want to thank all of our faculty, students and parent volunteers for helping to make it a very successful year.

June is the month that is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is one of the most beautiful devotions in the Church and is a constant reminder of the unconditional love God has for each one of us. Jesus’ example of reconciling love is a good message for all of us as we look forward to spending time with family and friends in the coming days of summer.

Thanks to everyone who supported and attended the Festival Cocktail Party at Mark Sweeney Auto on May 29. It was a success both as a fundraiser and as a wonderful social gathering for our parish.

To date $16,937 has been pledged towards our parish goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal. If you have yet to make a pledge, you will be receiving in the mail this week a letter encouraging you to make a pledge or payment. The six ministries that benefit from this appeal are the education of seminarians, deacons & lay pastoral ministers; Catholic Social Services; Chaplains for hospitals and prisons; College campus ministers; St. Rita School for the Deaf; and the retirement fund for diocesan priests. We encourage all parishioners to participate. Please make all checks payable to “Catholic Ministries Appeal” and mail them directly to the Archdiocese using the white “CMA” envelope mailed to each household.

Today we celebrate a central mystery of our faith. Our triune God calls us to be his own and blesses us on our life journey. What impact does this mystery have on your vocation?

that regularly meets or hosts events at SVF should submit to the parish office in writing their desired dates, times and room the group wishes to reserve for the 2009-2010 year (August-June). Please list a contact person who will be responsible for clean up and security and if set-up time is needed. Should any conflicts arise throughout the year this person will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

So that as a parish we can keep in our prayers those in our community who are ill, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish would like to publish the names of those parishioners and their families who are in the hospital, recovering from an illness or going through treatments. We ask that you contact the Parish Office at 791-9030.

Glorianne Barbacane, Jim Boyatt, Sr., Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, William Church, John Connor, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo,

Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Marianne Jackson, Luke Jenkins, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Stan Neumann, Maurice Niehaus, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, John Overbeck, Grace Schwallie, Marie Sheehy, Pauline Toennis, Phyllis Villari.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Sunday May 31, 2009

Weekly Offertory

Sunday Collection $9,580

Other Donations $3,152

Estimated Weekly EFT donations $2,350

Sunday Collection Total $15,082

Offertory Budget

Weekly Offertory Budget Requirement $17,880

Offertory deficit this Week - $2,798

Finance Fact: For $85 we will put a banner on a SVF 2009 Festival booth with your business name or your family name. Show your support for our Festival by sponsoring a booth! Call the parish office at 791-9030.

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place the weekend of June 13 & 14. The baskets will be in the back of Church. Your generosity is appreciated.

~ ATTENTION ~

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted

Workshop & Fingerprinting Dates

New parish volunteers who will be working with children this school year, or those who have not yet had a chance to be fingerprinted or take the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in them at neighboring parishes.

WORKSHOPS:

*Immaculate Heart of Mary–388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

2^nd Monday of each month @7:30PM

3^rd Wednesday of each month @ 4PM

*Call to confirm!

PERMANENT FINGERPRINTING SITES:

Archdiocese of Cincinnati - 421-3131

100 E. 8th Street (45202)

Monday through Friday -- 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

*Holy Trinity, Norwood – 366-4400

2420 Drexel Avenue (45212)

Monday through Thursday -- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*Need appointment or call ahead @ 366-4400

Immaculate Heart of Mary – 388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

Tuesday through Thursday --9:00 – 5:00PM

St. Maximillian Kolbe – 777-4322

5720 Hamilton-Mason Road (45011)

Monday thru Friday – 9:30-11:30AM & 1:30–4:30PM

and Wednesdays – 1:30 – 7:30 PM

Additional Child Protection Orientation Workshop and Fingerprinting dates and times can be found at www.catholiccincinnati.org , the Archdiocesan website. Click on “Fingerprinting Information”, then onto “Sites” and “Calendar.”

For further information please call Marc Greenberg

in the Parish Office at 791-9030.

If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic, or if you’ve already been baptized Catholic but did not receive the additional sacraments, perhaps this year would be a good time to find out more about these issues of faith.

R.C.I.A. is a process for adults who desire to know more about the Catholic faith. A Come & See Night is scheduled for August 11^th at 7:00 PM in Hamilton Hall of our Parish Center.

If you are interested in attending please call 791-9030. Leave your name and phone number so we know to expect you. If you have questions, either Karen McMichael or Fr. George Kunkel will be glad to provide the answers. We look forward to meeting you!

ATTENTION! – The Parish Library is located in the Office of Faith Formation, on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center. Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays. Stop by to peruse our wide selection. If you have a book outstanding, you may return it upstairs, or place it in the blue bin in the main hall.

2009-2010 EC & PREP REGISTRATION If you are new to Early Childhood [age 3 by 9-30-09- through Kindergarten] and/or PREP [grades 1-8] you may retrieve the registration info by going online at www.svfchurch.org, or by requesting the information via email to lschmits@isoc.net. ~ 2009-2010 PREP & Early Childhood sessions will take place on Sundays beginning in September from 9:00-10:15AM. Registration forms and tuition fees are due Tuesday, June 30^th. Questions? Call the Faith Formation Office at 791-6321.

SVF School, E.C. & PREP Families!

TAKE OUT – Family Faith on the Go

Faith and Fun All Summer Long

Parents, don’t forget to look over the handout that you received. Keep it close at hand this summer as a faith sharing resource.

June 7^th ~ Feast of the Holy Trinity

For this week’s reflections on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, the Gospel Reading is from Matthew 28: 16-20. As a family, spend some time raising your awareness of God the Father, Creator; Jesus, Our Brother; The Holy Spirit, Source of Love and Wisdom. How do you experience The Trinity in your everyday life?

In the Gospel, Jesus asks us to teach others today, too. How you teach others? In what other ways could you teach?

In addition to “TAKE OUT”…

There are also copies in the back of Church of In Focus Summer Sundays - Fun under the Catholic Sun. Please pick up your family’s copy. This year, make the Sabbath a day of genuine rest and recreation by recalling old traditions and creating a few new ones as well. Let your imagination and creativity increase your faith … and enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer Sundays while you’re at it.

May the dear Lord bless our grade school, high school and college graduates! Congratulations! Strive to continue to “do well and do good” in all you do.

We are better with you than without you! And so are you! Any school students from All Saints, St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Saviour parishes … entering 7^th & 8^th grade for Junior High, 9^th – 12^th for High School and HOW – are invited to the Kick-Off Gathering, this weekend, *Sunday, June 7^th from 6:45 PM -8:30 PM for a cook-out and summer sports “Holympics.”

Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30PM in Youth Room *+ Sunday, June 7 – be there!

May the dear Lord bless our grade school, high school and college graduates! Congratulations! Strive to continue to “do well and do good” in all you do.

Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30PM in Youth Room *+ Sunday, June 7 – be there!

On behalf of the Development Commission I'd like to thank everyone for the fantastic response to the new SVF Scrip program. Already we have sold more than $5,000 worth of scrip and gift cards. We look forward to your continued and growing support. Remember, every time you shop St Vincent Ferrer can benefit without costing you more!!

The next time we will be selling scrip after Masses is on June 20-21 - don't forget your checkbooks. If you wish to purchase a gift card or place an order sooner, please contact John Sichel @ 256-4935 or JohnSichel@hotmail.com

For a complete listing of the many gift cards available or to print an order form go to the SVF Scrip link on WWW.SVFCHURCH.ORG

This month the SVF Social Justice and Outreach Commission will meet on Tuesday June 16 at 7:00 pm in Room B (old Music Room). This month’s meeting is one of two that we hold each year to focus on the goals, activities and support needs of the Outreach Ministry Leaders, although all are invited to attend. If you have any questions about the meeting or SJ&O, please call Chris Homan at 607-5996.

Hurrah for YOU and for Habitat! Thank you for your generous outpouring of support by volunteering your time to call, make lunches, or help at the build site. To date, we have the necessary number of volunteers for each of our build dates. THANK YOU!! If you are still interested in volunteering for the 2009 builds, please contact me – we can always use extra hands for this year or I can contact you about next year!

Towards the end of June, I’d like to meet to review the volunteer process, complete paperwork, and finalize details of our dates. You should receive an e-mail by mid June indicating your volunteer choice and date. Please contact me, Jean Shannon @ jmshans3@yahoo.com , if you do not receive this.

Now, more exciting info…the Eastside Coalition for Habitat may be accessed via the web at www.cincinnatieastside.homestead.com AND there now is a link to http://chfheastside.blogspot.com to keep you posted on the latest at the sites, pictures, too! To date, the foundation was completed and the floor joists, and framing began on the homes on Hallwood this past weekend. The excitement is building…and in volunteering! Thanks for all you do… and for your prayers for the teams and families.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

FOOD & CLOTHING COLLECTION

The St. Vincent for the Poor annual Summer clothing & canned food drive will be held the weekend of June 20th & 21^st. This is a good time to not only clean closets, but also simplify your wardrobe, and help the needy in doing so. Our SVF food pantry is in need of can goods. Donations can be put in the food barrels in the back of Church or dropped off on the following dates:

4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20th

8:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21st

Please drop off donations at the new Parish garage next to the gym. Clothing items are only accepted on the designated dates and times.

Bringing your paper trash to the green and yellow bins next to the school, you are supporting SJ&O activities as well as helping the environment. We receive about $100 from Abitibi each month that we then use to sponsor mission work and to help support SVF projects.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish recycles empty aluminum beverage cans. The can recycling container is located next to the paper-recycling bin. We only accept beverage cans (soda, beer, juice) - no soup cans, sauce cans or other types of cans please. Please make sure your cans are rinsed and completely empty before putting them in our container.

All families that sat for a photo directory session and have not picked up their copy of the directory can stop in the Parish Office during normal business hours. There will be a limited number of directories available, for $10 on a first come first serve basis.

I'd like to thank Fr. George, Mrs. Shannon and our PTO and all of you that made Saturday night so special! I am truly blessed! Our Mass was beautiful and the reception was just a wonderful way to end my evening! My Family knows how fortunate I am to work with ALL of You! They could see how difficult it was for me knowing I am moving to a new school. I will never forget SVF and our beautiful "Family" that we have here. I will think of you often and remember 5 great years! I thank you for allowing me to be a part of your children's lives and of your life, also!

Thanks, again, for an unforgettable evening! I will pray that the Lord continues to bless you, just as he continues to bless me. Peace and Blessings! Mr. Z.

STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE

(STAR) FUND

Thank you to everyone who supported our 2009 Walk-a-Thon and who made donations to our school children who collected after Mass last week. All proceeds will go to support our St. Vincent Ferrer School "STAR" Fund. This fund provides tuition assistance for families who otherwise could not afford to send their children to our school. So far we have received $4,860 in donations! Did you know you can make a donation to the STAR Fund any time? Either (1) drop a check in the collection basket (put it in an envelope and write STAR FUND on the outside), or (2) visit our web site (www.svfchurch.org), click on "Church" at the top, and then click on the "Donate with Pledge Connect" button. On the secure donation page that opens, select the STAR Fund in the first drop down field. We are very grateful to all who support our school and our school families!

The students and staff would like to thank everyone from our parish community for their wonderful support during the 2008/2009 school year! Thanks! Peace and Blessings!

The sixth graders of our school would like to thank all who have donated pop tabs to our Ronald McDonald House project. We will continue to collect tabs through the summer and into next year in order to reach our goal of one million. We're almost there!

BID 'N BUY NEWS!!!

We are hard at work on this year's Bid 'n Buy booth but we still need your help! Please drop off your donations Sunday June 7th & 14 in Hamilton Hall, 11:30 - 1:30p.m. or at the parish office during their business hours. Donation suggestions: Restaurant & Store Gift Cards (order them through Scrips & we earn even more!), Spa Services, Sports Equipment, Toys, Jewelry, Designer Purses Bengals & Reds Tickets & Clothing, High School & College Game Tickets & Spirit Wear

BASKET RAFFLE UPDATE!!! Be sure to visit us during the festival & buy some raffle tickets for these exciting baskets: Wii GAME SYSTEM NINTENDO DS CRAYOLA CRAZY LEGOMANIA MOVIE NIGHT NIGHT UNDER THE STARS DAY AT THE BEACH GAME NIGHT LANDSCAPING PARTY! PARTY! PARTY! NIGHT ON THE TOWN Volunteers Still Needed!!! Please call or email us if you can work a 2-3 hour shift selling basket raffle tickets or helping people shop in the Bid 'n Buy booth. Thanks for making this year a success! Joel & Shawn Pence, 985-0824, pence@fuse.net Jeff & Erika Riggs, 891-2568, riggsofr@fuse.net

Please consider being a booth sponsor for the Festival! For only $85.00 your company or family name will be displayed on a booth for ALL 3 DAYS! We will also mention all sponsor names regularly throughout the festival. For more information contact Marley Belair - msbelair2@yahoo.com or

If you need service hours or can just lend a hand…any help would be greatly appreciated on Monday, June 29. Clean up begins at 8:00 a.m.

ARGOSY CASINO TRIP

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Home of the loosest slots in the state! Over 1,000 jackpots paid out daily!

10:00 a.m. Depart St. Vincent Ferrer Church

11:30 a.m. Enjoy buffet lunch

6:00 p.m. Approximate return to St. Vincent’s

Cost: $40 per person

Send reservations with check to St. Vincent Ferrer Church 7754 Montgomery Road, 45236 attn: Roamin’ Catholics. Nonrefundable – If you cannot attend you are responsible for your replacement.

Name______________________________

Address____________________________

Date of birth (must have)______________

Phone number _______________________

Make reservation now not to be left out!

Call Mary VanDerveer: 984-1483 or Bebe Broerman: 791-4980 with questions or for more information.

Deadline for reservations: June 17

ALL SAINTS / ST. VINCENT FERRER PROGRAM is trying to confirm all boys interested in playing CYO football. We need to know all interested players so we can confirm the number of teams we are going to enter into CYO. We are particularly in need of players for our 5^th grade team and our bandit program for kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grade. Please call or e-mail Tom Fitz if you are interested or have questions: 793-5978 or tfitz22028@aol.com

WOMEN’S COMMUNION BREAKFAST

Our annual Women’s Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 14, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Held in Hamilton Hall the cost is $13.00 per person. Reservations along with correct payment may be dropped off at the Parish Office until June 9, or you may call Lyn Smith at 791-8605. Invite a friend and come join us for Mass and good fellowship. Breakfast is being catered by Sr. Judy Tensing from Power Inspires Progress.

RESERVATION FORM

Name:_________________________

No. @ $13.00 _______ $__________

Please drop off or mail to the Parish Office

The Altar Society will meet on Monday, June 8. This will be held in room B following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. The meeting will be our last until September 14, so please try to attend. Don’t forget to make your reservations for the June 14 Communion Breakfast in Hamilton Hall.

NOW IT’S DAD’S TIME TO BE REMEMBERED

The Altar Society will once again have Father’s Day cards available at the doors of the Church. Please consider who might appreciate a card this year. The donations for the Mother’s Day and Father’ Day cards will be given to Missionary priests. The offering may be placed in the basket or left at the Parish office.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday; concession provided; instants are sold at 1:00 p.m.; first Bingo game begins at 1:30 p.m.; Bingo will end by 5:00 p.m. Bingo questions call 324-3788 or Brenda Hauser, 984-8446.

Charles Biscay, Joe Semrad, Nancy Ertel, Jodi Kastner, Kurt Kastner, Fred Obemeyer, Kathy Obermeyer, Marilyn Naber, Robert Mansfield.

We need to receive all articles in writing by Monday at 2:00 p.m. You should indicate the dates you would like your bulletin article to appear. Unless otherwise indicated, all articles will run for 2 weeks.

Please call the parish office to get your bulletin insert on the calendar. All inserts must be put on the insert calendar as soon as possible. (The number of inserts are limited to 2 per week) and the copies need to be in the Parish office by Wednesday morning. This will allow the bulletin stuffers ample time to adjust their calendar for volunteer time. A special thanks to our volunteer bulletin stuffers, we appreciate your help!

Don’t forget to notify the parish office of your new address and phone number when moving.

Fr. Len Fecko, who is one of the weekend associates at St. Vincent’s is leading a 10 day canonization pilgrimage for Fr. Damien of Molokai, “The Leper Priest, and Jeanne Jugan, Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor Oct. 6-15, 2009. The tour includes a two-day visit to Assisi, a day trip to Subiaco to visit the Abbey of San Benedeto, built over the cave that St. Benedict inhabited when he lived as a hermit, and a day trip to Pompeii. For more information contact Tim Mayer at The Catholic Telegraph, 421-3131 or tmayer@catholiccincinnati.org.

Communion Visits to the Homebound -Members of this ministry take Holy Communion and visit with parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. This service is available for short and long term convalescence. Please call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Driving Ministry– For parishioners needing transportation to weekend Mass, for health related appointments and grocery shopping. Please call Donna Piening (791-7449) or the Parish Office (791-9030).

Mass Intentions & Readings

for the Week

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, June 8, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

Sunday, June 14, 2009

PARISH LIBRARY

May the dear Lord bless our grade school, high school and college graduates! Congratulations! Strive to continue to “do well and do good” in all you do.

Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30PM in Youth Room *+ Sunday, June 7 – be there!

May the dear Lord bless our grade school, high school and college graduates! Congratulations! Strive to continue to “do well and do good” in all you do.

Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30PM in Youth Room *+ Sunday, June 7 – be there!

STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE

(STAR) FUND

NOW IT’S DAD’S TIME TO BE REMEMBERED